Latest earthquakes near Neuquen, Argentina today

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List of latest earthquakes near Neuquen.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 18, 2024 13:51
(Argentina)
M 3.3 256 km N
from Zapala
Nov 18, 2024 02:17
(Argentina)
M 3.3 224 km NW
from Zapala
Nov 14, 2024 04:25
(Argentina)
M 3.4 194 km NW
from Zapala
Nov 13, 2024 04:40
(Argentina)
M 2.6 292 km WNW
from Zapala
Nov 3, 2024 01:04
(Argentina)
M 5.4 384 km NNW
from Neuquén
Oct 31, 2024 19:42
(Argentina)
M 3.2 195 km WNW
from Zapala
Oct 31, 2024 11:25
(Argentina)
M 3.2 211 km SW
from Zapala
Oct 27, 2024 00:19
(Argentina)
M 2.6 221 km WNW
from Zapala
Oct 23, 2024 14:39
(Argentina)
M 2.9 264 km WSW
from Zapala
Oct 20, 2024 00:33
(Argentina)
M 3.1 215 km NNW
from Zapala
Oct 18, 2024 03:10
(Argentina)
M 3.4 256 km WNW
from Zapala
Oct 16, 2024 19:24
(Argentina)
M 3.0 145 km NNW
from Zapala
Oct 15, 2024 21:48
(Argentina)
M 3.0 264 km WSW
from Zapala
Oct 14, 2024 10:59
(Argentina)
M 2.8 205 km SW
from Zapala
Oct 12, 2024 21:35
(Argentina)
M 3.8 248 km WNW
from Zapala
Oct 12, 2024 09:37
(Argentina)
M 3.3 236 km NW
from Zapala
Sep 28, 2024 13:27
(Argentina)
M 4.2 202 km WSW
from Zapala
Sep 26, 2024 22:14
(Argentina)
M 3.1 279 km N
from Zapala
Sep 22, 2024 11:22
(Argentina)
M 2.7 240 km WSW
from Zapala
Sep 16, 2024 03:23
(Argentina)
M 2.7 292 km SSW
from Zapala
Sep 15, 2024 13:05
(Argentina)
M 2.9 238 km W
from Zapala
Sep 7, 2024 09:02
(Argentina)
M 2.8 281 km WNW
from Zapala
Sep 6, 2024 02:20
(Argentina)
M 2.9 296 km WNW
from Zapala
Sep 2, 2024 14:01
(Argentina)
M 3.6 169 km NNW
from Zapala
Aug 30, 2024 12:20
(Argentina)
M 3.1 183 km WSW
from Zapala

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Neuquen

Recent Neuquen Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Neuquen. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Neuquen and elsewhere.

Neuquen Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
Nov 18, 2024 13:51

Average

A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Neuquen, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Neuquen in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Neuquen that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Neuquen with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Neuquen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Neuquen during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Neuquen (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 100 95.24%
Mag. 5 4 3.81%
Mag. 6 1 0.95%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Neuquen

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Jul 17, 2023 00:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On May 22, 1960 15:56.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Neuquen occurred on Jul 17, 2023 00:05 local time (America/Argentina/Salta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) north-northwest of Zapala, at a depth of 186 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Neuquen in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:56, 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-northwest of Zapala. It is the strongest earthquake near Neuquen in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Neuquen, Argentina in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Neuquen.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Neuquen.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 17, 2023 00:05
(Argentina)
M 6.6 86 km NNW
from Zapala
Apr 28, 2021 23:17
(Argentina)
M 5.6 194 km NNW
from Zapala
Jan 12, 2020 23:01
(Argentina)
M 5.3 181 km SSW
from Zapala
Mar 7, 2019 02:10
(Argentina)
M 5.0 84 km NW
from Neuquén
Jun 23, 2017 07:00
(Argentina)
M 5.0 160 km WSW
from Zapala
Oct 31, 2015 22:28
(Argentina)
M 4.9 287 km W
from Zapala
Dec 29, 2020 16:29
(Argentina)
M 4.8 179 km WSW
from Zapala
Feb 11, 2021 11:01
(Argentina)
M 4.8 194 km WSW
from Zapala
Jun 8, 2019 10:44
(Argentina)
M 4.7 213 km WSW
from Zapala
May 7, 2016 11:09
(Argentina)
M 4.7 254 km N
from Zapala

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Neuquen

Earthquakes by city in Neuquen

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Neuquen, Argentina.

Use this regional Neuquen earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cutral-Có, Centenario, Plottier and San Martín de los Andes.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Neuquen.

When was the last earthquake in Neuquen, Argentina?

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Neuquen on the afternoon of November 18, 2024 at 13:51 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north of Zapala at a depth of 170km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Neuquen, Argentina in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Neuquen, Argentina?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Neuquen on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:56 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-northwest of Zapala at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Neuquen since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Neuquen, Argentina?

In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Neuquen. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.